Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.